Music and Mental Health54% of household have someone who plays an instrument. 64% start playing between ages 5 to 11. (18% start playing between 12 and 14). 54% believe in early music exposure. 89% believe in increase intelligence. 97% believes that it provides a sense of accomplishment. Long Term vs. Short Term Effects The Mozart Effect Plasticity of the Brain The Developmental Stages The perfect age of music How It Came Together Lack of Mental Health and Music Awareness connection of our Mind My Goal: A Positive Correlation Methods & Procedure Participant Total: 75, Average age: 26.05, Average MAP score: 2.5, Average self-esteem score: 28/30. One-way ANOVA: p – value + 0.025 (composite and self – esteem score). Person correlation: p – value + 0.009 (tone and self – esteem score) Music has an overall effect on us. Deeper Analysis: Age and enjoyment Stronger correlation at neurological level Distribution between musicians and non – musicians Going further: our music education programs